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MODERN OUT-DOOR AMUSEMENTS - INCLUDING SWIMMING, ARCHERY, PEDESTRIANISM, CRICKET, CROQUET, FOOTBALL, GOLF, ETC. ETC.

MODERN OUT-DOOR AMUSEMENTS - INCLUDING SWIMMING, ARCHERY, PEDESTRIANISM, CRICKET, CROQUET, FOOTBALL, GOLF, ETC. ETC.

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Illustrated Victorian guide to numerous sports and other pursuits, including a detailed cricket section.

8vo. 182pp. Printed fabric-covered boards. Staining, rubbing and scuffs to boards. Pages in fair condition; neat taped repair to rear fly-leaf. Binding is weak but holding well. Previous owner's name inscribed to Preface page and dated "77". 

Date
c1877
Publisher
Frederick Warne & Co
Author
Frederick WARNE & CO

£45.00 (Code: 83210)

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